Nails, Teddy, Movie and Grissini…

…made my weekend oh so great.

It was a great Saturday for me and Teddy. I finally had the chance to get my nails done. Thank goodness. But because of that, I missed Teddy’s birthday party. Everyone was able to attend but me and my kuya, who accompanied me to the nail salon. They had fun, which is great. My cousins told me food was yummy and plenty and that they are looking forward to Teddy’s next birthday bash. Well, me too.

Anyway, since I wasn’t able to make it to his party, I promised my aunt to give him something extra special on Christmas—a silk collar maybe, or a grooming certificate. Oh I forgot to tell you. Teddy’s a dog. A very special dog, I suppose.

Sunday was great also. Nico and I had fun watching The Forbidden Kingdom. (Warning: spoilers ahead). Wasn’t that good compared to other Jacky Chan’s and Jet Li’s films. But the fight scenes between the two of them were amazing. I was awestruck. I mean it’s not everyday you see Jacky Chan and Jet Li throwing each other some drunken master techniques, tiger and preying mantis moves. So, it was really a treat.

We ate at Piadina Italiana. It wasn’t able to satisfy my cravings for grissini and dip though because the bread was a bit overcooked and the dip wasn’t that… er… flavorful. So I guess for my next craving, I’d think Greenbelt’s instead.

Jheng Jheng Jheng Jheng

Happy Birthday, Jheng! Love you and i miss you.

xoxo

From Gossip Girl to Chitchat with C

I was downloading Gossip Girl’s 14^th episode last night when I saw C online. Haven’t chatted with this super close friend of mine in ages so I IM-ed her. I know her very well that I had this feeling that she’s into GG also. So we talked for a while about how evil little J is and that how she reminds us of someone we know from our past. We had our own version of GG way back in HS but less cruel, I suppose.

We talked for nearly two hours and I must say I missed exchanging pleasantries with her. I know she did too. She told me that like a gazillion of times. Sweet.

Last night, childish topics were out. No more high school stuff. We talked about the real world: careers, corporate politics, work ops abroad, money, bills and more and more responsibilities, etc. As always, we touched real life dramas too: who’s hooked up with whom, who’s living in with whom, who’s wasted, who has a job and who doesn’t, who has two babies and who’s a body builder. Ok, too specific there, but really funny. What made us laugh more and exclaim ‘eww’ at the same time was seeing his photos online: A guy in his black, untidy underwear with all the muscles bulging from one part of his body to another. A body builder. Haha.

I don’t want to see that thing again unless C does something bad to me that I should puke on her. Haha. Love you, sis.

Anyway, we planned to meet after the 30^th. I guess that’s just the way gimmicks should be for us since we don’t get moolah from our parents anymore. Talk about reality. Ugh!

5 reasons why I love Saturdays

· I can feel that my bed is cozier in Saturdays. I can sleep like there’s no tomorrow. Ok this is an exaggeration. I can sleep till 9 or 10 in the morning. Ok, 12nn tops because if I go beyond that, headache rules.

· I can have a decent breakfast—pancakes, or fruits, Pinoy or Italian or American breakfast, whatsoever. Plus I can take my sweet time making a cup of steamy coffee or a chilled glass of juice.

· I can spend quality time with my family, friends, and the boyfriend. And of course, “me-time”

· Saturdays make me realize that television exists.

· Saturdays also make me see that there’s life beyond surfing the Internet and facing the computer/s.

· I can take work off my mind.

· Shopping, dining, pampering, leisure, etc. In short, social life.

· Sabaw. Literally, mom’s specialty (i.e. sinigang, bulalo). Figuratively, baloney stuff (i.e tunganga mode, nonsensical conversations)

There you have it.

Oh did I say five reasons? Oops. I think I just listed too much. My bad. What can I do? I lurve Saturdays. I wish there were two three in a week. But sure, I can live with just one.

Nico's Grad Night

While I’m writing this entry, Nico’s probably sitting with the rest of the graduating class, waiting for his turn to get up the stage and receive his diploma. I wish I were there to witness it. That’s how proud I feel about him. I know he has done his best to be where he is right now. He really has put his blood in it.

Earlier, he texted me that he’s got butterflies in his tummy. And I can’t help but giggle when I imagined him getting all tensed. I told him not to worry coz I can feel that everything will be perfect. And speaking of perfection, I know he looks perfect tonight in his crisp long sleeves, silky tie and black slacks, under his gown.

I really wish I could be there!

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Tonight, we’re meeting at Greenbelt 3 for his graduation dinner. His family and friends will be there. And for the first time, I will meet his mum. Now the thought of that sends butterflies in my stomach.

I’ll keep my fingers crossed and hope I won’t have a major heart attack tonight.